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She said it was a crime of opThe intruder tried to leave portunity since there was no through the back door but it vehicle in her driveway and had been too badly damaged there weren’t a lot of lights as he had tried to smash the on. locks to let in an accomplice.

“I believe the thief thought “He couldn’t get out the back no one was home. I heard so he asked me he broke if he could leave “He couldn’t get out into another by the front. I the back so he asked house down told him to go.” me if he could leave by the street, but M c F a d hasn’t been den-Bellmore the front. I told him to charged with was at work at go.” that yet.” the time, and - Cassandra LeGroulx She said it’s Cassandra bethe third break gan calling her work and cell and enter at the home during numbers. Within five min- the last year, and she’s had utes, police arrived at the enough.

Gray Street home.

“We’ve moving out of the “Cassandra was able to give city,” she said. “Children them a really good descrip- should be able to feel safe at tion of the guy and he was their home, but they can’t feel caught that night,” McFad- safe here anymore.” den-Bellmore said.

She said both her children The kitchen window is have had difficulty sleeping eight feet off the ground, she since the incident. said. She believes the person McFadden-Bellmore praised charged was given a boost by the police. an accomplice to reach it.

“They were really nice to the Continued from page 1

kids, and Brennan’s talking about being a policeman now because he wants to catch bad guys.”

She said she believes the break-ins are the result of people trying to feed their drug habits.

“I’ve had flat screen TV’s stolen, my camera taken ... anything they can get a few dollars for they’ll grab.”

She said thieves should be kept in jail until they’ve had enough time to kick their drug habits, but it doesn’t happen.

“It’s like a revolving door,” she said. “Police catch these people and they’re back out on the street stealing for drugs. It’s the only life they know.”

As for Cassandra, once the excitement wore off, there was “a lot of texting” with friends through the night.

“Lots of people told me they were proud of me but at the time I just didn’t think of it.”

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For two decades, Chatham’s Loads of Love group has been living up to its goal of “Sharing God’s love at home and around the world.”

The humanitarian aid and mission society began as an outreach of Evangel Community Church when Craig Pitts was pastor and has grown to serve missions in Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia.

At home, Loads of Love has been helping those in need through its store and referral program.

Public relations director Ken Powell said the success of the group is the result of the dedication of scores of volunteers whose faith brings them to help others.

Janice Laderoute, who’s been volunteering at the store since her youngest child went off to school four years ago,

said it’s not her job to give people stuff, but instead to “give them what they need.”

Sometimes the material goods we provide are secondary to just being there and listening to someone’s stories,” she said. “We’re more than a thrift store. This is a very nurturing place.”

Sue Cornelius handles the referral portion of the charity’s work, dealing with requests from more than 15 community partners (social agencies and churches) who refer clients for help.

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Most of the referrals involve asking Loads of Love to help someone set up an apartment with basic furniture and household needs.

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she said. “The reasons are as varied as the people themselves.”

Sue’s husband John said the couple has been involved with the group for a decade.

“I was in Zambia and I saw how they had so little and we have so much in Canada,” he said. “ I wanted to help in a way that I knew would mean something, so here I am.”

John said it takes about 15 volunteers per day to operate Loads of Love, from intake of donations, referrals, store operation and sorting goods for sale or transport abroad.

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Strike impacting patient care: ONA

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

As the Ontario Nurses Association strike against the Erie St. Clair Community Care Access Centre completes its second week, Marie Kelly, ONA chief executive officer, says patient care is suffering.

“Due to privacy regulations, we can’t just give you names of people who are being put at risk, but believe me, we know these people and there are issues. If the CCAC could do the work without us, there’s little doubt they would. They aren’t nurses and they can’t do our job.”

About 60 members and supporters of the ONA from Windsor, Cha-

tham and Sarnia held a rally outside the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre Friday.

Workers on strike are care co-ordinators (mostly nurses) who assess patients once they leave the hospital and arrange home care.

The strike affects 3,000 health professionals employed by nine CCACs across the province. More than 250 are employed locally.

They have been without a contract since March of last year. That deal included no wage increase in each of the first two years and a 2.75% increase in the last year.

Nurses’ salaries range from $59,000 to $76,000, and are several dollars per hour lower than nurs-

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es in hospitals.

The union is seeking 1.4% while the CCAC is seeking no increase.

Kelly said CCACs (which are funded by the province’s Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) are using that funding to pay huge increases to management.

“There are tax dollars to be used to deliver care and yet they are being used to pad management salaries,” she said. “There is no oversight and very little awareness of how this money could be better used.”

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the LHIN provided a $4.1 million bail out.

The CCAC had a $100,000 deficit the year before and a $1.1 million surplus the year before that.

Administration of CCACs and LHINs provincially costs the healthcare system nearly $250 million each year. The Erie St. Clair CCAC saw

the number of employees making in excess of $100,000 increase from nine to 21 in less than five years.

Calls and e-mails to the CCAC seeking comment weren’t returned by press time.

The organization’s web site said, “Contingency plans have been implemented in all impacted

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C-K budget week 1: 1.34%

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The 5% translates to $240,000 this year. But Councillors took out their that number would slowbudgetary scalpels Thurs- ly shrink as the reserve day night, trimming more was drained, so Chathan half a million dollars tham Coun. Darrin Canout of the potential 2015 niff tweaked the motion to have it pull tax increase. $240,000 a year to That dropped stabilize the fundthe potential ining. crease to 1.34%.

Thursday’s efIt started the fort leaves budget night at 1.73%. chair Derek RobJeff Wesley and ertson optimistic Bryon Fluker council will wrap combined to pull up with the budget $300,000 from the at its next meeting rate stabilization reserve to cover Derek Robertson Feb. 10, and that 0% remains a good 2% inflation that was in the base budget for possibility.

“I think we made some utilities.

The motion passed unan- great progress today,” he said. “I imously. think we did F l u k e r “I think we made some pretc o n t i n u e d some great progress ty innovas h o r t l y today. I think we did t h e r e a f t e r some pretty innovating tive thinking with by moving to pull thinking with long-term l o n g - t e r m business 5% a year business decisions decisions from the with our reserves.” with our recommunity - Derek Robertson serves.” investment Wesley urges people fund reserve that sits at $4.8 million. He said the to not fear the notion of money that comes into achieving 0%, if it is done the reserve each year off- properly.

“People think getting to sets what goes out, so the $4.8 million is essentially 0% is unachievable and just sitting there gathering that the sky would fall

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Chatham Coun. Doug in,” he said. “There is lots Sulman described the nomore to come here.”

The budget talks re- tion as “innovative.

“Typically, we’ve wansumed Tuesday night, results of which were not dered around for a couple of days until we have sort available by press time.

Councillors pared away of an epiphany in the last Thursday, with potential day,” he said.

That epiphany in cuts to infrastructhe past has come ture looming over from closed sestheir heads. On sion discussions, Feb. 3, council degrant money, ferred a motion by or cash from reSouth Kent Coun. serves, he said. Or Trevor Thompinfrastructure. son to zero the Council began budget by pullthe process facing $2.6 million ing a 2.2% tax inout of proposed increases to infra- Trevor Thompson crease. It dropped to 1.73% after a structure funding.

Thompson’s plan was to closed-door session Feb. 3 put the motion forward to pulled $629,000 out of huforce councillors to exam- man resources elements of ine other option for sav- the budget.

The next night, council ings, with infrastructure heard details about the as the last-resort option.

“It’s time to go out there $29.4 million police budand set the tone. We need get, followed by a report to tell home owners, we on infrastructure fundneed to tell businesses, ing. we need to tell everyone who pays taxes that we’re serious about cutting taxes and maintaining services,” he said.

Thompson’s plan was to give administration discretion in the infrastructure cuts to “provide the best service possible” to get to the 0% increase.

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Family comes first

Before anyone in the community gets their knickers in a knot over the fact that once again a federal cabinet shuffle has left the Chatham-Kent area without someone holding a portfolio, perhaps it might be worthwhile to ask our sitting member if he’s interested in the job.

In a wide-ranging interview a few weeks ago, we asked Chatham-Kent-Essex MP Dave Van Kesteren if he was interested in Julian Fantino’s position, should it become open.

He said all the right things about Fantino (since Fantino hadn’t yet been bounced from Veterans Affairs) but also said he wouldn’t necessarily jump at a cabinet opportunity.

Van Kesteren noted the immense amount of work in a portfolio and said he would have to balance it with his commitment to family that he noted has already made sacrifices due to his presence in Ottawa.

For the past nine years, Van Kesteren has served the riding as a backbench member. Last year, he had a private member’s bill approved. The legislation is officially titled “Bill C591, An Act to Amend the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security Act, Pensions and Benefits.” Its aim is to deny those convicted of killing their spouse or parents the right to collect government survivor’s benefits.

Van Kesteren remains committed to family first.

It’s clear he isn’t in Parliament to boost his ego. The same can’t be said for many other politicians.

The closest Chatham has come to having a federal cabinet minister was when Chatham native Judy LaMarsh was a member of Lester Pearson’s Liberals in the 1960s. Even then, she represented Niagara Falls.

Rex Crawford had an opportunity in the 1990s but spoke his mind on gun control, thereby breaking ranks with Prime Minister Jean Chretien and losing any chance.

The loss of long-time members of government such as John Baird and Jim Flaherty may encourage Prime Minister Stephen Harper to include more of the rank and file in his circle of trust.

It would be a wise move if he hopes to keep his majority in this year’s federal election.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Opinion

Animal bylaw needs teeth Sir: Re: proposed bylaw to promote responsible pet ownership.

I believe Chatham-Kent’s animals are no different than Windsor’s animals.

The proposed new bylaw does not reflect this.

Windsor has a four-hour limit on tethering animals, and Chatham proposes a 12-hour limit. That is outrageous. I would not even

call that a “limit.”

Also, the bylaw focuses on tethering. A dog left in a fenced-in backyard is exposed to exactly the same cruelty as a tethered dog. Their water dish can freeze or spill.

They are exposed to the same elements whether it is extreme cold or blistering heat.

And why are cats suddenly ‘second-class citizens’? Don’t they too deserve protection under this bylaw? In my area, irresponsible pet owners frequently let their cats out and head off to work, leaving the poor thing shivering on a windowsill all day or all night.

If we really want to promote responsible pet ownership, this bylaw seems to be lacking in addressing the obvious. It is just tweaking a previous bylaw. Let’s take this opportunity to tackle this issue once and for all with a bylaw with some teeth to it.

Carmen McCauley Chatham

Sir: I can’t believe council’s plans for canteens at our arenas. It is apparent no one on council has gone to a Jr. Maroon game with 800 to 1000 fans in attendance at Memorial arena. If they had, and got in line at the canteen, they would have missed half of a period of the game waiting for their

orders. This is in no way the fault of the canteen workers. Cramped work areas and out-dated equipment is the reason for the long waits.

There is room at the arena’s front on Tweedsmuir for an addition of a canteen that would be a

great improvement to our present setup.

Canteen profit, at least at Memorial, are small because people are tired of missing some of the game because of inadequate facilities. Given a chance, employee numbers could go up instead of being cut. A 1948 canteen in

2015 does not do Chatham proud. This is our main arena, probably for years to come. Let’s at least, do a few things that could make it a pleasant experience to attend a Jr. Maroon’s and other teams games.

Sir: I agree with the recent letters in The Chatham Voice from James Brown and Ruth Draper, about the old Aberdeen Hotel located on the corner of Grand Avenue and St. Claire Street.

Every time I see it, I

expect it to come tumbling down. I have heard it was quite a joint in its day with a bar holding 800 or so people.

My understanding is that it’s leased to the

business next door and used as a warehouse. But like the letter writers, I’m surprised it isn’t condemned. As an ardent historian I believe in the preservation of old

buildings, but this is an eyesore. A new modern warehouse could be built on its site, which would look a lot more attractive than that tumbledown building.

Stephen J. Beecroft Chatham

Council errs on arena canteens

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The new three-bag limit for curbside garbage means fewer food options for crows.

erate less garbage in the middle of winter than what they do in spring and summer.

Residential garbage isn’t the only area that has undergone stricter bag limits. Kucera said businesses are now limited to 24 bags of garbage, down from 30.

BIAs and downtown associations in Chatham-Kent have been given the news.

Kucera said the decision to drop to the threebag limit came after an in-depth review over the past 18 months. It timed out well with the fact the waste management contract for Chatham-Kent ran out at the end of 2014.

Kucera said the decision was also driven by the fact Chatham-Kent’s overall

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Kucera said. “Ideally that will limit the crow’s activity and the mess they make.”

He said what is typically acceptable are regular-sized garbage bags and prescribed containers.

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Rick Kucera, Chatham-Kent’s manager of environmental services, said the three-bag limit went into effect in mid-January, and it could actually help the municipality save money, generate cash, and lessen the smorgasbord options for area crows.

By reducing the curbside bag limit by 25%, he said there will be savings in terms of waste hauling and tipping fees at the Ridge Landfill. In short, we’ll be sending less garbage to the dump.

And that means more recycling.

“We hope for 10% savings in terms of cost, not 25%. Some people are going to pack four bags into three,” he said. “But hopefully most will get smarter on how they manage their waste and do more recycling.”

The municipality had its four-bag limit in place since 2007.

Kucera said there have been very few complaints from residents, adding the calls are more for clarification.

“I think we’ll hear from the people who didn’t hear about it (the bag-limit reduction). We’ll have to try to educate them,” he said.

He sees winter as an excellent time to have households make the transition, as people generally gen-

“We are diverting just under 5,000 tonnes, but we know we’re generating just under 11,000 tonnes,” Kucera said of recyclables. “We want to see more recycling.”

He added the provincial average for family garbage generation is about two bags a week. He sees the three-bag limit here as easily doable.

“We’re a family of five.

Getting to three bags is a piece of cake,” Kucera said. “Our recycling bins are packed, however.”

If space in your recycling boxes becomes an issue, there is a simple solution.

“If you need an extra box, just come in and get it,” Kucera said.

With the new waste contract, Kucera said there is now a revenue sharing option in regards to recyclables.

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Parents, organizers praise First Shift

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

With less than a month to go in the First Shift program, it appears Kent Minor Hockey, Bauer Hockey and Hockey Canada have scored a hat trick.

The program, which began in the fall, allowed the parents of 45 kids to immerse their children in the hockey experience.

For $199, the kids received full hockey gear, from skates to pads to sticks, and 16 hours of on-ice instruction.

Derek Fitzmorris of Kent Minor Hockey, said with a month to go, there are still more than 40 kids on the ice each Monday night.

“For me, the feedback from the families is that they really appreciated the program. They’re happy to have their kids in it to learn and to have fun,” he said.

Amy Finn is a single mother with two 10-year-old boys, Dean and Bryce Bonner, in the program.

“I love it! It’s affordable. There is no way, being a single mom, I could afford to put two kids through hockey, especially with a chance they wouldn’t like it halfway through,” she said. “Now, I know one has an interest, and the other, if I keep him in just learning how to skate, I think he’s happy.”

She described the coaches as “fantastic.”

Parent Chad St. Pierre, whose son Braden, 11, is in First Shift, agrees.

“The interest these guys give and how they are with the kids is amazing. No one is left unattended.

They’ve done everything in their power to get these kids motivated, willing and able to skate,” he said.

“Now, every kid is out there participating and it looks like they are all enjoying it.”

His son is at the top of the enjoyment list.

“I’ve never seen Braden more in tune or interested in anything in my life,” St. Pierre said. “The excitement he has when Monday comes around, knowing he’ll be on the ice that night, is phenomenal.”

Finn said when the First Shift program finishes each Monday, the kids leave happy.

“You see the smiles coming off the ice after they get a workout for an hour,” she said. “It is their highlight of the week.”

With 11 on-ice instructors, the kids have plenty of hands-on guidance and support.

Fitzmorris said while the first phase the program focused on getting the kids skating, coaches have incorporated passing and shooting now, as they’ve added pucks to the mix.

“In the final weeks, maybe we’ll introduce small games – three-onthree – to close out the program.

They can get a sense and feel of what it’s like to get in a game environment,” he said. “It’s about bringing them into hockey.”

Braden St. Pierre is one of the converts. His father said he’s already signed up for three-on-three that begins in the spring, and plans on playing minor hockey in the fall.

Fitzmorris said what comes next is figuring out how to keep some form of the program going in the future.

He said without Bauer’s help, outfitting players in new equipment is out of the question.

He said there is a need and a desire, as is evidenced by this year’s program and the fact he has about 50 names on a waiting list.

“We have to investigate what we want to do.”

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• Preschool Family Storytime held at the Chatham Branch of the CKPL at 10:00am.

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Friday, February 13, 2015 • Kent Branch OGS - Family History meeting from 7;00pm-8:30pm at St. Andrew’s Residence, 99 Park St., Chatham. Our topic will be dabbling in DNA. • Meal and darts at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dinner t 5:30pm. Stuffed pork tenderloin, roast beef or fish & chips for $8.00. One meat draw. Darts start at 7:30pm. Everyone Welcome.

Saturday, February 14, 2015 • Family Day Open House 2015 from 10:00am4:00pm. Hosted by the Kent County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society and the Chatham-Kent Public Library Main Branch. Interested in climbing your family tree? Volunteers will guide visitors through the collections held on the second floor of the CKPL Library, Main Branch, 120 Queen St., Chatham.

• Lego Club in the Children’s Room of the CKPL, Chatham branch at 2:00pm-3:00pm. Registration not required.

• The Goldie’s Show Band will be performing at the Highgate Legion. Roast beef dinner will be served at 6:00pm. Tickets are $20/person. Advanced tickets only. Available from Pat 519-674-5112 or Marg 519678-3808. Hosted by The Church of the Redeemer, Highgate.

• The Chatham-Kent Museum invites you to join us for a candle-lit St. Valentine’s Day dinner in Studio One of the Cultural Centre. Catered by Chef’s Table.

Local historic entertainer Douglas Robinson will reprise his role as the ghost of her Majesty’s servant Mr. John Brown. Doors open at 5:45pm. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm. Cash Bar. $40/person. For tickets call 519-354-8338 or cktickets.com.

• Meat draw and dance at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Meat draw from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Dance from 4:00pm-10:00pm featuring Mike Fagen and Michelle Soutiere.

Sunday, February 15, 2015 • Merlin Legion Winter Breakfast, 10:00am-1:00pm.

Bacon, sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, french toast, pancakes, homefries, coffee, tea, juice and dessert. $10 adults and $5 kids under 10.

Monday, February 16, 2015 • Tales for 2’s. Children ages 24-36mths and parents/ caregivers are invited to join us for an hour program of rhymes, rhythm instruments, songs and stories. A simple snack of juice and cookies will be served at the end of class. Registration not required just come to the Children’s room of the CKPL Chatham branch.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 • Shrove Tuesday Pancake & Sausage Supper (gluten-free pancakes available) 5:00pm-7:00pm. Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Selkirk & Victoria, Chatham.

Adults $6. Children $4 or family max $20. Tickets at door or call (519) 354-1072.

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• First Presbyterian Church Shrove Tuesday pancake supper from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Tickets available at the door or by contacting the church office. Price $8.00.

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• Mother Goose. Children ages 0-24mths and parents/caregivers are invited to join us for an hour program of rhymes, rhythm instruments and lullabies.

Registration is not required. Please bring a blanket to the Children’s Room of the CKPL Chatham branch.

• Shuffleboard, pool and euchre at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham starting at 7:00pm. Everyone Welcome.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015 • CKPL-Wallaceburg Branch is hitting the pool this winter! Story and swim is a unique combination. A fun-filled water-themed storytime is followed by Parent & Tot Swim. Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool, Story 9:00am-9:30am. Swim 9:45am-10:45am.

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• Fun darts at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham, starting at 7:30pm. Everyone Welcome.

Thursday, February 19, 2015 • 55th Annual Lenten Noon Hour Interdenominational Services. “Renewed for Life” from 12:10pm to 12:35pm at Christ Church, 80 Wellington St. W., Chatham. Speaker: Rev. Mike Maroney, First Presbyterian Church. Luncheon to follow.

• CKPL-Blenheim Branch is hitting the pool this winter! Story and swim is a unique combination. A funfilled water-themed storytime is followed by Parent & Tot Swim. Blenheim Gable Reese Rotary Pool, Story 10:00am-10:30am. Swim 11:00am-12:00pm.

• UCC Career Forum from 9:30am-8:30pm at the Ursuline College Chatham, 85 Grand Ave. W. Whether you are a student, parent, exhibitor, teacher, or member of the Chatham-Kent community you will benefit greatly by attending our Forum. www.ucccareerforum.net.

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From left, Paula Grail and LaTasha Browning of Tim Hortons donate $7,500 to Judith Brisbin and Shelby Sanchuk of the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent. Employees of Tim Hortons stores owned by Grail and her husband have been supporting the treatment centre – with the Grails matching funding – since 2009.

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The staff and owners of seven Chatham-Kent Tim Hortons continued an annual tradition of helping the Children’s Treatment Centre.

Since 2009, staff at three Tim Horton locations in Chatham, three in Wallaceburg and one in Dresden have donated money to the centre, and owners Mike and Paula Grail have matched the employee contributions.

This time around, that total came to $7,500.

Art Stirling, executive director of the centre’s foundation, said the money goes into the Children’s Chrysalis Fund, and interest from that fund helps fuel general opera-

tions at the centre.

LaTasha Browning, a Tim Horton’s staffer, has been donating since she joined the restaurant’s team six months ago.

“It’s the right thing to do,” she said. “It feels good to be able to give whatever I can.”

Veterinarians donate to OSPCA

Proceeds from the annual Soiree for Strays morphed into pet food, toys and a cheque recently.

The Soiree, held last November, raised $4,250, which C-K Vets donated to the OSPCA in the form of money, food and toys.

About 100 people attended the third annual Soiree, which included an auction.

• Preschool Family Storytime. Children ages 3 or 4 years and parents/caregivers are invited to join us each week for stories, rhymes, rhythm instruments and movement. Registration is not required just come to the children’s room of the CKPL Chatham branch.

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Chatham-Kent Metal Detecting Club Meetings - Last Thursday of the Month, 7:00pm at Evangel Community Church, 76 Sandy St., enter at the back door. Guests Welcome.

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Royal Canadian Air Cadets 294 (Kinsmen) Squadron is looking for new members. If you are between 12 and 18 years of age and have an interest in aviation, camping or just meeting new friends we invite you to visit us any Monday at 6:30 pm at the Chatham Armoury 280 Bloomfield Rd in Chatham. You can also contact us at 519-352-7090.

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From left, Caitlin Goldhawk and Jennifer Knights of the Chatham-Kent Veterinary Professional Corporation donate a pile of pet food and toys, along with money, to the Kent County Branch of the OSPCA.

What will you be doing on May 11? It’s a Monday. For me, chances are it will be a life-changing day.

That’s when I go in for hip replacement surgery.

I’ve been working at losing weight and tried the cortisone shot. That worked back in October, alleviating a lot of my discomfort, but it has long-since worn off.

Now, I can barely shovel the driveway. Doing Bruce about 20 minutes of housework Corcoran has me limping considerably and aching for a while afterwards. Thank God for shopping carts to lean on or I’d have a rougher time at the grocery store.

This column used to be about some of the great events in Chatham-Kent our family experienced. With my hip, it has become very focused around the home, specifically the barbecue, as I just can’t wander through Tecumseh Park, or trudge up and down the toboggan hill in the middle of Kingston Park, or walk the boulevard in Erieau (I can, however, enjoy a brew on a patio, except that right now it’s winter, and I’ve given up beer until after the surgery as a part of my weight loss efforts). Walking from even a prime parking spot to take part in celebrity cherry pit spitting would be a killer too.

Quality of life took a beating.

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